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Puckering in center cup, way too shallow, pressed out and away from IMF.
Navy blue colorway
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Bras » Understance » Ivy Smooth Lace Full Coverage Flexwire (U00840015131)
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I used Understance's calculator to get to this size, and fits overall except for one area.. I think the cup is too tall (the underwires "U" dip too low) because there's wrinkling near the gore there. (This causes the fabric below center gore to bend (ever so slightly) away from my torso because my boobs are pushing it down) I wish they designed this bra to be more deep rather than tall.
I'll keep this and try to alter the cup height.Updated on Feb 02, 2023 Flag this
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About me: I am probably full on bottom, a little wide set, and projected (mainly at the bottom). My underbust is roughly 28 inches (maybe a little bit under), and my bust roughly 31 (standing) and 32 (leaning). My suggested ABTF calculator measurement is 28DD or 30D for comfort, but I am not entirely sure what it should be yet.
Please note: I bought this Understance bra on its $10 CAD sale. The company wrote in its description of this bra: "This product has an aesthetic flaw ... However, there's a bit of extra fabric on the cups, which causes wrinkling and bunching."
After "scoop and swoop"ing and wearing for ... several non-consecutive days, here are my thoughts:
PROS:
- Comfy and soft: the material is not itchy at all!
- Look: nice deep navy colour, and the cups and mesh make it aesthetically pleasing.
- Sturdy: seems like it won't break or wear down too easily.
CONS:
- Band size: is too large for me, even on the tightest hook.
- Cup size: gapes a lot at the top and outer edges (the bottom half is perfectly fine though).
- Mesh wrinkling (above the cups): this is probably due to the overall cup volume being too large for me (due to a combination of band size and maybe cup size). If the volume was correct then I don't think the mesh would wrinkle on me.
I'm not going to complain about the fabric wrinkling on the cups themselves because that was the reason for the sale.
Conclusion:
- Very comfy
- But I need a smaller band size and maybe a smaller cup volume (so I would want to try 28D if it exists, and adjust cup size from there).
- OR maybe I am too FOB and projected for this particular bra.
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Navy colorway
Updated on Jan 03, 2023 Flag this
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This bra has a very soft band, which is nice for me since if there was a band sized 35 I would wear that! It's nice and wide too so it doesn't cut in. Unfortunately, the cups are a little too big for me which makes the straps a touch wide. The mesh at the top would probably be great if I had more upper fullness (I am more full on bottom), and it cuts in a touch near my armpit since the mesh goes so high. I ordered it in two other sizes (34G and DDD) and hoping one of those works better! As is, it's a plenty comfy lounge bra. It's very lightly padded but flexible which I appreciate too, since I haven't found many of those in my size that work for me. (UK 34F/FF) (Understance uses US sizing, so 34FF = 34H)
Champagne colorway
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Updated on Nov 28, 2022 Flag this
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This is my second attempt at the Smooth Ivy. This time, it fits! Once again, I'm impressed at the quality of this bra. Unfortunately, my pictures don't do it much justice. The blue is much prettier and brighter in person.
While this bra has a high apex, the way it's designed allows for shorter roots that don't entirely fill out the top. The sheer mesh sort of conceals any gaping. I especially love the band. It's different from any other bra I've tried and very very flexible and smooth and soft. You may want to size down here if you prefer a tighter fit or are on the lower end of your band size.Navy Blue colorway
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Navy colorway
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Champagne colorway
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Champagne colorway
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desert rose colorway
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